Thursday, January 20, 2011

A new image found in the iOS 4.3 beta 2 firmware not only reveals that the iPad 2 will get a camera, FaceTime, and PhotoBooth but also when it may be announced.

Notice the image to the left below has a 27 on the Calendar app icon. That's because Apple announced the device on January 27th. Now look at the image on the right. That's the new image found in iOS 4.3 beta 2. Notice how it has a 9 instead of a 27 on the Calendar app icon.

This suggests that Apple will announce the iPad on February 9th. It is possible that this could be the 9th of a more distant month; however, Apple likes to release its products in a pretty consistent yearly cycle.

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An image found in the iOS 4.3 beta 2 firmware confirms that Apple will bring a Camera, FaceTime, and PhotoBooth to the iPad.

The image homeScreenOverlayFaceTime~ipad.png was found by MacRumors in the latest beta and is used by iOS to show a preview of your wallpaper selection. Notice the new icons for Camera, FaceTime, and PhotoBooth!

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Step Nine
Once your custom IPSW file has been created, Seas0nPass will ask you to connect the Apple TV to your computer via a micro-USB cable and use the remote to put it into DFU mode by holding MENU and PLAY/PAUSE for 7 seconds. The power cable should be unplugged during this process.

Step Ten
Once your Apple TV has been detected in DFU mode, Seas0nPass will upload some files, automatically launch iTunes, and beginning restoring to the new firmware.

BOOT TETHERED
To boot your Apple TV you will need to follow these instructions.

Step One
Launch Seas0nPass by double clicking its icon.

Step Two
Select Boot Tethered from the main menu.

Step Three
Connect the Apple TV to the computer via USB, plug it into the power outlet, and hold MENU and PLAY/PAUSE on the Apple TV remote for 7 seconds.

Step Four
Seas0nPass will detect the device in DFU mode and begin the boot process.

Step Five
Once the tethered boot is complete you can remove the USB cable and connect the HDMI cable to begin using your jailbroken device!

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The latest iOS 4.3 beta has revealed that Apple is planning to bring Photo and Media Streaming to itsiDevices, according to 9to5Mac.

Hidden deep in the iOS 4.3 file system is a new folder titled "Media Stream." Within that folder is some information about "Photo Streaming." From the looks of different alerts and plists, it appears that Apple will let iPhone users set up "Photo Streams" that friends could "subscribe" to. Also, it looks like there will be some privacy preferences related to this, so you can choose who is allowed to view your "Streams."

With Photo Streams, you will also be allowed to "invite" other users to view your pictures as you take them and upload them to a service. This service looks like it is connected to MobileMe, and we speculate that "Media Stream" can be directly connected to "Find my Friends."

9to5Mac feels that feature won't be ready until iOS 5 since its hidden so deeply in the firmware.

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Apple has informed developers that the new iPad multi-touch gestures will not arrive with iOS 4.3.

This beta release contains a preview of new multitasking gestures for iPad. You can use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen, swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar, and swipe left or right between apps. This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers, but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps.

You can take a look at the gestures in action below...

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CallLock, a Cydia tweak that resolves iPhone 4 proximity issues by locking the screen when in call, has been updated with end call functionality.

CallLock is a tweak that locks your iPhone screen during a call. It can be enabled either manually, automatically, or by proximity sensor and will prevent you from accidentally pressing buttons that could dial, mute, hold, or hangup a call by mistake. This is especially useful for people who have a faulty proximity sensor in their iPhone 4.

MANUAL MODE:CallLock will override the default action of the Power button during a call to lock the screen instead of the normal end call action.

AUTOMATIC MODE:CallLock will automatically lock your screen as soon as a incoming or outgoing call is connected.

PROXIMITY MODE:CallLock will lock your screen as soon as you put the iPhone up to your ear.

What's New in This Version:Added ability to quickly end call using power button after screen has locked

You can purchase CallLock from the Cydia Store for $0.99.

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It looks Best Buy may not be carrying the Verizon iPhone at launch and instead will be convincing customers to stick with AT&T, according to some internal documents obtained by GearLive.

Best Buy is training their employees to encourage customers to stay with AT&T. As you can see in the document above, which we've confirmed is straight out of a Best Buy playbook, you can see that Big Blue is looking to talk down the Verizon model. What we haven't confirmed is the reason why--is Best Buy not going to be selling the Verizon iPhone at launch? If not, it would make sense that they'd wanna downplay the phone that they aren't selling so that they can continue moving phones that they actually stock.

The Verizon iPhone has already been criticized for its mid cycle release, its slow speeds, its not having a SIM card, its discontinued upgrade policy, and its inability to use data and voice simultaneously; however, those with exceptionally poor AT&T service may not care.

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The next generation iPad could have a proximity sensor which would automatically lock and unlock your device when you open and close its case cover, reports MacStories.

The Brazilian iPhone Blog notes that this feature would be accessible via the Settings app, where it can be enabled and disabled per your preference. The current iPad does have an ambient light sensor, but the proximity sensor would further refine its environmental awareness in respect to accessories.

This information comes via a string found in the iOS 4.3b1 firmware. Take a look at the screenshot below...

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Cydia has been updated with a new 'Manage Account' feature that lets you easily view and install packages already purchased.

You can find the new feature right on the Cydia homescreen. Only packages purchased using Cydia's payment system will be displayed. If an application uses its own payment system it won't be visible on the list.

You can view a few screenshots below...

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Trapster, a popular iOS app that alerts you as you approach speed traps, has been the victim of a hacking attack that may have compromised users' email addresses and passwords.

The Trapster team has recently learned that our website has been the target of a hacking attempt, and it is possible that your email address and password were compromised. We have taken, and continue to take, preventative measures to avoid future incidents but we are recommending that you change your Trapster password. As always, Trapster recommends that you use distinctive passwords for each site you visit, but if you use the same password on Trapster that you use on other services, we recommend that you change your password on those services as well.

It's unclear whether Trapster had encrypted its stored passwords or not. To be safe, we recommend you change your password as soon as possible.

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Griffin's Mic Stand Mount for iPad screws onto a standard microphone stand so you can raise or lower your iPad to the perfect height. It also slips into most standard mic clips.

Rubber-lined grips at the ends of the Mic Stand Mount's four arms hold your iPad securely on all four corners without blocking the controls, dock connector or audio jack. The mount rotates and locks into either portrait or landscape view, and tilts up to 90 degrees. The grips accommodate most shell- and skin-type cases for iPad.